Andre Madatian
Andre Madatian is a Nashville-based guitarist, composer, and educator who has built a reputation as a versatile touring musician capable of moving between country, progressive rock, film composition, and commercial music. While he isn’t yet a household name, he’s highly regarded in Nashville for his musicianship and broad skill set.
Some highlights of his career include:
Touring and performing
He is currently:
- Guitarist for Neal Morse & The Resonance, the progressive rock project led by Neal Morse. Their debut album No Hill for the Climber was released in 2024.
- Touring guitarist for country artist Raelynn.
- Touring guitarist for country singer Keith Anderson, known for the hit “Pickin’ Wildflowers.”
He has also toured or performed with:
- John Schneider (best known as Bo Duke from The Dukes of Hazzard)
- Keith Burns (of Trick Pony)
- JD Shelburne
- Christian Davis
- Tobi Lee
- Jo-El Sonnier
Major performances
Andre has played at prestigious venues including:
- Grand Ole Opry
- Bridgestone Arena
- Fenway Park
- Coors Field
- T-Mobile Park
- BMO Stadium
He’s also performed internationally throughout Europe and Canada and has entertained U.S. military personnel in Kuwait, Jordan, Italy, and Spain.
Composer
Beyond guitar, Andre is an accomplished composer with more than 100 television music placements. His music has appeared on shows including:
- America’s Got Talent
- Black Ink Crew
- Return to Amish
- Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta
- Southern Charm
- Married to Medicine
- NFL Monday QB
In 2023, he won the Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra Composition Competition with his Symphony No. 1 – Assertion of the Truth.
Educator
Madatian also teaches music at the university level and has taught at Tennessee State University. More recently, he has served as an adjunct instructor at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music, teaching music technology and music business.
Playing style
His playing combines:
- Modern country
- Progressive rock
- Fusion
- Blues
- Rock
Technically, he’s known for clean alternate picking, melodic phrasing, sophisticated harmony, and a polished professional tone, making him equally comfortable on arena tours, progressive rock recordings, and studio sessions.
